Ritu Kumar Collection, Ritu Kumar designer Saree collection 2008

Ritu Kumar Bridal Collection

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The name Ritu Kumar does not require any introduction among the fashion buffs around the world. She is the empress of Indian haute couture and one of India’s leading and most gifted fashion designers.
The desire to own a Ritu Kumar original creation is every bride’s dream. Ritu has nurtured a unique and incomparable style of her own which includes ancient Indian handicrafts such as zardozi, bandhani and chikan work and she combines them with a contemporary flair to create stunning outfits.

Ritu has created a bridal collection that is truly entrancing and comfortable. Each garment designed by Ritu for the bridal collection is a beauty delicately adorned with the intricate use of expert zari embroidery, embellishments and thread work. These garments are crafted in naturally rich fabrics like silks, georgettes, crepes, tissues. Just go through the gallery to get the feel of the range of designs:

Ritu Kumar Saree Collection - Exclusive Sarees

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Sarees are the part of the vast and vivid collection exclusively created by Ritu Kumar; the saree designs have the distinct touch of genius designs by Ritu Kumar. Some of these exquisite Ritu kumar sarees are being showcased here just for your reference, I am sure ythat you will really be fasciantd with this exclusive Ritu Kumar saree collection:

Fashion Designer Ritu Kumar

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Ritu Kumar is synonym of the Indian fashion industry; she created inroads to the world of fashion with her own recipe of blending tradition and modernity to produce the finest example of the work of art. Ritu Kumar was born in Amritsar, Punjab on November 11, 1944 and graduated from the Lady Irwin College, New Delhi in the year 1964, later on she went to Briarcliff College, New York, United States of America in 1966 for higher studies. In the late 60s Ritu Kumar began her venture with a couple of hand block printers and two tablets in a small village near Kolkata, with the passage of time they produced some of the India’s most exquisite garments and accessories in cotton, silk and leather. These ranges embrace beautifully both traditional textile crafts and the lineage of Indian design culture.

Ritu has demonstrated quite effectively that hand made products can be even more glamorous than those produced by the machines. Ritu Kumar’s specialty is traditional Indian clothes, that depict heavily the textile and embroidery heritage of India and remains models of their own kind. She has developed different style for European buyers. Her Indo-West fusion wear has all the paraphernalia of block prints, embroidery and craft inputs on a western style. Ritu Kumar presented India’s rich cultural heritage before the whole world in such a way that it would be useful to the Indian craftsmen and the modern customers worldwide simultaneously.

The design philosophy of Ritu Kumar is based on the principle that everything established on good visual designs can move across all borders whether they are geographical, cultural or otherwise. Ritu has been regularly designing the wardrobes for the Indian beauty pageants comprising swimwear, evening wear, traditional Indian wear, casual wear and formal evening gowns. Some of her global achievements include the wardrobes for the Miss India, for participation in the International beauty pageants like Miss Universe, Miss World & Miss Asia Pacific respectively. Many times she has won the award for the Most Outstanding Evening Gown in International pageants.

Presently, Ritu Kumar has established outlets in all major cities in India. These boutiques presents you with a comprehensive showcase encircling the very best of Indian design, with specially produced range of high fashion garments and accessories using silk, leather and cotton. Her range of Indo-West fusion wear is all about tradition and individual talent, and women across the continents can easily identify with her vision of design. International icons such as Late Princess Diana, and Jemima Khan wore her outfits, putting her designs on the world map. Ritu Kumar has also written a book titled ` Costumes and Textiles of Royal India` that is published by Christie`s of London.

In April 2002 Ritu Kumar launched her new sub brand, LABEL. LABEL brand was mainly created to cater the woman of the present time, who is more and more self-determining, sharp and universal. This brand has a universal appeal aimed at the modern lifestyle. This brand is highly fashionable, affordable and offers very high quality of products. She has participated in various fashion shows and still continues to do so off and on. Ritu Kumar has been awarded many a times by different organizations like the Lifetime Achievement Award by NIFT, Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur Award by PHDCC and Lifetime achievement award at the Kingfisher Fashion Fantasia, July 2000 in Bangalore.

Ritu Kumar Boutique Addresses

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After starting her venture in a small village near Kolkata, Ritu Kumar has traveled through a long path for her journey to success. Now she has boutiques in almost every major town of India including one of the boutiques in America. For your ready reference we are providing you the addresses of the boutiques here below:

Kolkata

FORUM
Shop No. 107 ,
10/3 Lala Lajpat Rai Sarani Road
(Elgin Road), Kolkata - 700020
Tel: 033-22837447, 7310
Timings: 10:30 to 8:30 P.M

SOUTH CITY MAILL
Shop 230 South City Mall
375 Anwar Shah Road
Kolkata 700068
Timings: 10:00 to 8:00 P.M
Tel no.: 033-24225422

Mumbai

Lower Parel
Ritu Kumar
9, Annex, Phoenix high street
462 Senapati Bapat Marg
Lower Parel Mumbai - 400013
Tel: 022 - 66669901/2
Timings: 10:00 to 8:00 P.M.

Malad
Ritu Kumar
Unit no. G-54, In orbit Malls,
Mind space, Link Road,
Malad (W), Mumbai - 400064
Tel: 022 - 56450920, 30
Timings: 10:00 to 8:00 P.M

Juhu
Ritu Kumar
Landmark, 18/A, Juhu Tara Road,
Juhu, Mumbai - 400049
Timings: 10:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Tel: 022 - 56976932, 56973108

Label
Ritu Kumar
5, Sea Palace, 25 - H, Juhu Tara Road,
Juhu, Mumbai - 400049
Timings: 10:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Tel: 022 - 56925346/47

Label
Ritu Kumar
1 - 2, Zainab Villa, 187 Turner Road,
Opp. Moti Mahal Restaurant,
Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400050
Timings: 10:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Tel: 022 - 26404466/88

Warden road
Akash Ganga,
89, Bhulabhai Desai Road.,
Mumbai - 400036
Timings: 10:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Tel: 022 - 23678593, 23672947

Label
The Oberoi,
F-52 Shopping Arcade,
The Hilton towers(Oberoi) ,
Nariman point, 2nd Floor,
Mumbai - 400021
Timings: 10:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Tel: 022 - 22846995, 022 – 22028109

Oberoi
Ritu Kumar
The Oberoi,
26, Nariman Shopping Centre,
Mumbai - 400021
Timings: 10:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Tel: 022 - 22875975

Pune

Ritu Kumar G-5,
Nucleus Mall, Church Road,
Camp Pune - 411001
Timings: 10:00 to 8:00 P.M
Tel: 020 - 56096601/02

Delhi

Cross river mall
Plot no. 9B & 9C
Shop no. G-10 cross river mall,
Central Business Centre,
Shahdara, New Delhi - 1100032
Timings: 11:00 to 7:30 P.M.
Tel: 011-22306015/16/17

Plot no. 4,5,6
Shivaji Palace District Centre,
Raja Garden, New Delhi - 27
Timings: 11:00 to 7:30 P.M.

Label
Archana 34/42,
Archana shopping complex,
New Delhi - 110048
Timings: 10:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Tel: 011-29231612

Archana Bridal
36/40 Archana shopping complex
New Delhi - 110048
Timings: 10:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Tel: 011-26221612

Crescent mall
F-12 the crescent at the Qutab Lado Sarai,
Delhi - 110030
Timings: 11:00 to 7:30 P.M.
Tel: 011-32912542, 29521561

Gurgaon

Shop No. MS 114 -115,
DLF Mega Mall,
DLF City, Gurgaon
Timings: 10:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Tel: 0124 - 4058991, 4058992

Ambience Mall
157 First Floor
Delhi Gurgaon Border
Timings: 10:00 to 8:00 P.M
Tel no.: 0124-4663561

Ludhiana

Dhir Towers,
Govt. College Road
Ludhiana
Timings: 10:30 to 7:30 P.M.
Tel: 0161 - 2 410479, 487

Chandigarh

Shop No 21, Sector 9-D,
Chandigarh.
Timings: 10:00 to7:30 P.M.
Tel: 0172 - 5017579

Amritsar

39, HDFC Building,
Cross mall, The Mall,
Amritsar
Timings: 10:00 to7:00 P.M.
Tel: 0183-2212405

Noida

The Great India Palace
152-154 & 1st Floor,
Plot no. -A2, Sector-38A,
District - Gautam Buddha Nagar (UP)
Timings: 11:00A.M to 8:00P.M.
Tel: 0120-4228797/98

Chennai

Ritu Kumar
Ispahani Centre,
123/124 Nungambakkam High Road,
Chennai - 600034
Timings: 10:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Tel: 044 - 28330833/84

Bangalore

Embassy Chambers, 5 Vittal Mallya Road,
Banglore - 560001
Timings: 10:00 to 7:00 P.M
Tel: 080 - 41120278/279

Hyderabad

Milestone 476, Road no-10
Banjara hills,
Hyderabad - 500034
Timings: 10:00 to 7:30 P.M.
Tel: 040 - 23350506

Multi Brand Outlets of Ritu Kumar

Lifestyle - Delhi
Lifestyle, Raja Garden
MGF City Square,
Shivaji Palace Raja Garden,
New Delhi
Chennai
Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai City Centre No. 10,
Dr. Radhakrishana Salai
Next to Kalyani Hospital, Mylapore,
Chennai - 600004
Amara - Mumbai
Kemps Boulevard
1-3-5 Kemps Corner
Mumbai – 400036

Raintree - Bangalore
No.4, Sankey Road,
High Grounds,
Opp. ITC Windsor Sheraton,
Bangalore – 560052

Acron - Goa
Acron Arcade 283 ,
Fort Aguada Road,
Condolim,
Goa – 403515

Shoppers Stop - Bandra
Suburbia Link Road,
Bandra West
Mumbai 400050

Shoppers Stop - Rajouri Garden
Plot no. 10,
Shivaji Place District Centre,
Raja Garden,
New Delhi 110015

Ahmedabad
Iscon Mega Mall,
136, Upper Ground Floor,
Near Rajpath Club,
Sarkhej- Gandhinagar Highway
Ahmedabad-380005
Timings: 10.30 AM to 9.30 PM
Tel no.: 079-40036461

Guwahati
Anil Plaza
Ritu Kumar 1st Floor,
GS Road, Guwahati
Timings: 10.30 AM to 8.00 PM

United States of America

New Jersey

The Mall at Oak Tree
1710 Oak tree road
Edison
New Jersey 08820
Tel:732.549.2555

Ritu Kumar Designs

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The Grand woman of Indian fashion, Ritu Kumar, has continued with her experiments with ancient traditional Indian handicrafts. Every time she was able to deliver mesmerizing designs to her ardent fans world over. Ritu kumar designs exhibits exquisite blending of the Indian handicrafts with contemporary mediums. Have a look for yourselves:

Ritu Kumar Suits Collection

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Like other garments Ritu Kumar has created the Suits or the Salwar suits also. These are the finest pieces of art portraying gracefully the Indian handicrafts like zardozi, chickan, mirror work and tie and dye at its full bloom. We have tried to capture the glamour here below, have a look at the stunning Ritu Kumar Suits collection:

Ritu Kumar Collection

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Ritu Kumar the legendary figure in the fashion industry of India has created a versatile collection of garments that attracts people from every nook and corner of the globe. The blending of the traditional handicrafts with western garments creates an exclusive genre of apparels that attract the people from European and American continents. Just have a look in the gallery to have the real feel to the Ritu Kumar collection:

Ritu Kumar Profile

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Ritu Kumar is one of India’s leading designers, who have created a distinct style of designing, giving ample focus on the ancient traditions of Indian craftsmanship in contemporary terms. Ritu Kumar has a solid background in art history and musicology, which has enriched her prospects, understanding of ancient designs and the innovative use of traditional crafts by Ritu Kumar, has created a new controlled form of expressions. Ritu distinctively holds the status of an advocate of the heritage in the Indian fashion industry, and she has successfully bridged the gap between traditionalism and modernity.

Ritu began her venture with four hand-block printers and two tablets; in a small village near Kolkata in the late 60s was incidentally the first woman to introduce the boutique culture in India under the brand name ‘Ritu’. Today she has thirty four outlets in all major cities in India and one outlet in America. Ritu Kumar’s boutiques usually presents you with a comprehensive platform surrounding the top quality of Indian design that includes specially produced range of high fashion garments and accessories using silk, leather and cotton. Ritu Kumar’s range of Indian and western clothing encompasses traditions and individual talent and women across the globe can easily identify themselves with her vision of designs. Ritu has gone a long way to create her own definition of the term ‘fashion’ in the Indian context.

She has successfully demonstrated that the products from the handicrafts can be as profitable and even more glamorous compared to that of machine and that Indian fashion is more than capable of holding its own stature in the global field of haute couture. Her creative fashion is distinctly recognizable by its controlled expression of art, beauty and elegance. Her design philosophy is based on the hypothesis that everything founded on good aesthetic cuts across all borders-be they geographical, cultural or otherwise. This very beauty is the factor central to the Indian handicraft which underlies all of her creations.

As the world has truly become a global village, more and more of the elements that make up modern culture are taking on rich hues and ethnic tones. Pluralism is the central idea, while the tastes are rapidly becoming diverse. Within fashion, the Indian techniques used by Ritu Kumar have increasingly commanded a premium for their creativity, style and finish. The Indian influence on contemporary wear is unmistakable when it is designed by Ritu.
In agreement with these evolving latest trends, in the April month of year 2002 Ritu Kumar launched her new co-brand, ‘LABEL’. This brand reflects modern and global trends that shape our lives in the modern times. ‘LABEL’ is created essentially to cater the requirements of modern woman, who is self-sufficient, perceptive and universal. It is a modern offering with a specific focus on the cut, color, drape and feel of the garment. This brand has a universal appeal aimed at today’s mobile lifestyle. It is fashionable, affordable and like all Ritu Kumar products, it possesses the very highest quality.